Sometimes making a complete meal is just to exhausting and all I want to do is just eat.
So lately I buy and prep - simply wash, chop and package my fresh fruits and veggies, so when I'm ready, it's ready. Having the healthier options prepped makes it so much easier to stay on track.
I've also added a new cracker to my snack list, Blue Diamond Artisan Nut Thins, they are so addicting. These wheat and gluten-free crackers come in sesame seeds, multi-seeds, asiago cheese, chia seeds and flax seeds, they go well with almost everything, especially Spinach Garlic & Herb spread. They also have 400mg of ALA omega-3 and 21 grams of whole grain.
The vegetarian version of this spread is made with Parmesan.
The vegan version has a bold nutty flavor, compliments of nutritional yeast. I added in spinach to bump up the nutritional value, but you can easily switch it for kale, chard or a mix of all three.
These spreads will satisfy the vegetarians, vegans and those in between. It's a must add to your snack list, also makes a great spread for sandwiches and wraps.
Spinach Garlic & Herb Spread-Vegetarian
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 8 to 10 ozs.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. package of cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- ⅔ cup chopped fresh spinach (frozen can be used)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix softened cream cheese, garlic and onion powder until well combined.
- Mix in the cheese, taste and add in salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold in the chopped spinach until well combined.
- Transfer to serving dish.
- Serve and enjoy!!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 101.5
- Fat: 5.8
- Saturated Fat: 3.3
- Carbohydrates: 1.1
- Fiber: 0.1
- Protein: 2.2
Spinach Garlic & Herb Spread-Vegan
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 8 to 10 oz.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. package of cream cheese alternative, softened (I used Go Veggie)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- ⅔ cup chopped fresh spinach (frozen can be used)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine softened cream cheese alternative, garlic and onion powder until well combined.
- Stir in nutritional yeast, taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold in chopped fresh spinach until well combined.
- Transfer to serving dish.
- Serve and enjoy!!!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
- Calories: 61
- Sugar: 0.7
- Sodium: 54.2
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2.7
- Carbohydrates: 2.2
- Fiber: 1.1
- Protein: 2.9
If you make these dips or try these crackers please let me know what you think, I'd like to know.
This post was sponsored by Blue Diamond Nut Thins.
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